Economy, Trade & Finance
Economics, trade, and government finance have significant impacts on Canadian politics and public policy. Find articles on the nature and issues of these key political factors.
Auto Insurance in Canada: Overview and Issues
Auto insurance is a central issue in provincial and territorial politics, and a highly complex area of public policy. In Canada, the industry reflects a collection of provincial and territorial systems, each differing significantly in how auto insurance is delivered and regulated. Read More »
Fiscal Imbalance Debate: Origins and Perspectives
Federal-provincial relations in Canada have been dominated in recent years by debate over the “fiscal imbalance,” defined as the apparent shortfall of provincial government revenues compared to the federal government’s surpluses, relative to the spending requirements of each level of government under the Constitution. This article gives an overview of debate on the fisca Read More »
The Goods and Services Tax: Overview & History
The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) represented a significant change to Canada’s system of taxation, was well as a major source of debate in Canadian politics. Read More »
The Canadian Wheat Board
Central to the Western Canadian grain industry is the Canadian Wheat Board, which is the sole marketer of western Canadian wheat and barley sold for human consumption. Read More »
The Canadian Dollar: Nature and Impacts of Canadian Exchange Rates
The value of the Canadian dollar relative to other national currencies plays an important role in the political and economic life of the nation. Read More »
